Jalein
A unique blend of the names Jalen and Jalena, possibly meaning "victorious and alert".
Name Census estimates that about 10 living Americans carry the first name Jalein. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jalein today is around 20 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jalein births was 2004 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jalein. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Jalein. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
10
~ 1 in 34,275,434 Americans
Peak year
2004
5 babies that year
Average age
20
years old
2008 SSA rank
#13,361
Tracked since 2004
Popularity
Jalein: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Jalein by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Jalein during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 10 | 0 | 10 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Jalein
The name Jalein has its origins in the ancient Semitic languages, tracing back to the regions of modern-day Syria and Lebanon. It is believed to be derived from the root word "jal," which means "glory" or "majesty." This name was prevalent among the Phoenician and Aramaic civilizations, which flourished in the Levant region during the first millennium BCE.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Jalein can be found in the Aramaic inscriptions of the 6th century BCE, where it appears as a personal name given to individuals of noble or influential status. It is also mentioned in several ancient Phoenician texts, indicating its widespread use among these seafaring traders and merchants.
In the 3rd century CE, a notable figure named Jalein ben Asher lived in the city of Tiberias, located in present-day Israel. He was a renowned scholar and scribe, and his contributions to the preservation and transmission of the Hebrew Bible are widely recognized in Jewish tradition.
During the medieval period, the name Jalein gained popularity among Arabic-speaking populations, particularly in the Levant and the Arabian Peninsula. One prominent individual bearing this name was Jalein al-Kindi, an accomplished mathematician and philosopher who lived in Basra (present-day Iraq) during the 9th century CE. His works on optics, metaphysics, and the philosophy of science were highly influential in the Islamic world.
In the 12th century, a Persian poet and mystic named Jalein al-Din Rumi was born in the city of Balkh (now located in Afghanistan). He is widely regarded as one of the greatest spiritual masters and poets in Persian literature, and his works, such as the Masnavi, continue to inspire millions of readers worldwide.
Another notable figure with the name Jalein was Jalein al-Aydini, a 16th-century Ottoman scholar and Sufi mystic from present-day Turkey. He was known for his expertise in Islamic jurisprudence and his contributions to the spiritual teachings of the Naqshbandi order.
While the name Jalein has ancient roots and a rich historical legacy, it has remained relatively uncommon in modern times, particularly in Western cultures. However, its enduring connection to the Semitic linguistic and cultural heritage continues to evoke a sense of nobility and spiritual depth.
People
Jalein + last name combinations
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Related
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FAQ
Jalein: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jalein?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 10 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jalein going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 34,275,434 US residents.
Is Jalein a common name?
We classify Jalein as "Very Rare". It ranks above 28.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 10 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jalein most popular?
The single biggest year for Jalein was 2004, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jalein is about 20 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Jalein in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jalein a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jalein in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Jalein still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jalein in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Jalein can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have Jalein as a first name?
If you just want to know how many Americans are named Jalein, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.